About iTunes Plus

Learn about iTunes Plus, the high-quality format of songs and music videos available in the iTunes Store.

iTunes Plus refers to songs and some music videos* in high-quality AAC format that don't have Digital Rights Management (DRM).

All songs now for sale in the iTunes Store are iTunes Plus. If you previously bought music with DRM from the iTunes Store, you might be able to download DRM-free versions of your songs with an iTunes Match subscription. The tracks must show as Matched or Purchased in the iCloud Status column in your iTunes library. The same album or song must also still be available in the iTunes Store.

To upgrade your music to iTunes Plus, follow these steps on your computer: